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Torrance
Los Angeles County, California
ZipCodes
90501, 90502, 90503, 90504, 90505, 90506
Motto
"A Balanced City: Industrial, Residential, Commercial"
Page Contents for Torrance, California
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community events.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The California state capital is Sacramento.
The population of Torrance is approximately 142,841 (2004), 145438 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 54,927 (1990), 56001 (2010).
The amount of land area in Torrance is 53.15 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Torrance is 21 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Torrance to Washington DC is 2436 miles.
The distance to the California state capital is 369 miles. (as the crow flies)
Torrance is positioned 33.83 degrees north of the equator and 118.34 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Torrance elevation is 84 feet above sea level.
Torrance median income is $ 56,489 (2000).
The Torrance median home price is $ 320,700 (2000).
Torrance average annual rainfall is 12.55 inches per year
Location
in Southern California near Long Beach in the southwest corner of Los Angeles County. This area is known as the "South Bay." Other nearby communities include Redondo Beach, Lomita, West Carson, Lawndale, Alondra Park, Rolling Hills Estates, Hermosa Beach and Gardena.Return to Index
Climate
pleasant year-round. There are warm temperatures, sea breezes, and low humidity. Year-round temperatures average in the mid 60's with summer highs up to 78 degrees and winter lows down to as low as 45. Precipitation is low overall with most falling during the fall and winter months.
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History & History Related Items
Torrance was founded in 1911 by Jared S. Torrance, (1852-1921), a real estate developer. He wanted to build a planned residential and industrial community. By 1921, petroleum was discovered here which greatly increased interest in the community. By the early 1950s there were over 600 oil wells here, but later on in the decade, production decreased down to only five barrels a day. By 1961, the city required the removal of all wooden oil rigs. By 1963, all remaining derricks had been removed. Many large corporations have their headquarters here, as well as electronics, plastics, aluminum and other large businesses.
The original Torrance city charter was voted on and ratified by a vote of the people on August 20, 1946, and filed with the California Secretary of State on January 7, 1947
Learn more about the history of Torrance at this site.
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The founding of Torrance
31 May 1911The incorporation of Torrance
1921Attractions
Attractions in the area. This page has links to some of the following attractions as well as more information. Torrance Beach, Madrona Marsh--a freshwater nature preserve--the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, the Joslyn Fine Arts Gallery, the Torrance Historical Society Museum in old Downtown Torrance, the South Bay Center of the Arts at El Camino College and Del Amo Fashion Center, the largest enclosed shopping mall in the west.
Torrance has 1.5 miles of lifeguard patrolled beach, bath house facilities and public parking.
Torrance has many recreations activities with 24 parks with 300 acres of parkland, golfing, swimming, tennis and more. Torrance Beach has facilities for everyone with playground, volleyball, surfing, swimming, bath houses, lifeguards and more. Wilson Park has 44 acres and Columbia park 52 acres.
This page has good information about Torrance as well as a number of good historical photographs as you scroll down their page.
Alpine Village
833 W. Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90502
Phone: (310) 327-4384
Torrance Historical Society Museum
1345 Post Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: 310-328-5392
South Bay Center For the Arts
located at El Camino College
16007 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA
Phone: (310) 329-5345
James Armstrong Theatre
Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, CA
Phone: (310) 781-7150
South Bay Conservatory
3320 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 310-618-6364
Palos Verdes Players
2433 Morton Street
Torrance, CA 90505-5310
Phone: 310-326-2287
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Torrance City Government
City of Torrance3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90503
Phone: 310-328-5310
Up-to-Date Demographics for Torrance.
Torrance Chamber
Chamber Of Commerce3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90503-5803
Phone: 310-540-5858
Fax: 310-540-7662
South Bay Assn Of Chambers
19401 S Vermont Ave
Torrance, CA 90502-1029
Phone: 310-515-2558
Torrance Community Events
Wilson Park, located on Crenshaw Boulevard at Sepulveda, hosts the Cerified Farmers Market on Tuesday from 8-1 and Saturday from 8-12, a train ride on the first Sunday of every month, roller hockey, craft shows, free Torrance Symphony concerts during the year, and the Festival of Trees at Christmas.
Each summer, the Daily Breeze International Surf
Festival and the Torrance Beach Cities Triathlon attract thousands of
athletes and spectators. The city is also the site of the Vista's for
Blind Children Mobil/St. Patrick's Day Run, and the Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day Fun Run. Other annual events include the Armed Forces
Day Parade, Bunka-Sai Japanese Festival, Gourmet Food and Wine
Festival, and the Torrance shorts Film Festival.
The Beach Cities Symphony gives four free concerts each year at El Camino College in Torrance, California. See the website for more information.
Torrance Organizations
Chamber Of Commerce3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90503-5803
Phone: 310-540-5858
Fax: 310-540-7662
South Bay Assn Of Chambers
19401 S Vermont Ave
Torrance, CA 90502-1029
Phone: 310-515-2558
Torrance Libraries
Torrance Public Library3301 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503-5014
Phone: 310-618-5959
Torrance Schools
Torrance Unified School District2335 Plaza Del Amo
Torrance, CA 90501-3420
Phone: 310-533-4200 Torrance
Miscellany
Torrance High School, the oldest high school in Torrance, was the location set used for the TV shows "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Buffy, The Vampire Slayer." It has also been used as a movie location.The population of Torrance was:
2000 - 137,946
2002 - 141,615
2004 - 173,946 (estimate)
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